Lab Assistant I-Bloomington-Part-time NEW

Lab Assistant I-Bloomington-Part-time

Job Description

Overview

Schedule & Hours

• Early morning shift: start between 4:30 AM - 5:30 AM
• 2-4 days per week
• End time varies based on patient care (most shifts completed by ~10:00 AM)
• No weekends or holidays required

Location

• Home base: IU Health Bloomington Hospital
• Outreach role - travel required between multiple sites to provide phlebotomy services
• Daily locations may vary

Key Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy (primary focus)
• Collect patient samples at assigned outreach locations
• Transport samples back to Bloomington Hospital
• Complete sample accessioning and billing

Typical Day

• Start at Bloomington Hospital to gather supplies
• Travel to assigned outreach location
• Perform patient collections
• Return to base for sample processing and documentation

Team & Environment

• Team of 7 lab assistants across 3 sites
• Independent, mobile workflow with strong team support

Growth Opportunities

• Full-time phlebotomist roles
• Specimen processing positions
• Team lead opportunities
• Pathway to Medical Lab Scientist roles (with appropriate education)

Why Team Members Stay

• Schedule works well with school and personal commitments
• Early completion of shift = better work-life balance

Why Join This Team

• Early schedule - finish your workday early and enjoy the rest of your day
• Opportunity to work across multiple locations and build diverse experience
• Flexible role that can complement school or other commitments

Why IU Health?

Join Indiana's leading healthcare system committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. We offer opportunities for professional development, a collaborative team environment, and a focus on improving community health.

• Benefits Designed for You
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthy Results Wellness Program with bi‑weekly financial incentives

Provides general laboratory services including specimen collection, order entry, blood component preparation, pre-analytic processing of specimens as well as related clerical tasks. The incumbent may be responsible for patient and specimen registration and delivery of specimens.

Requires HS grad or GED Equivalent.

• Completion of a phlebotomy training program with experience in laboratory or coursework in biological, chemical or related science preferred.
• May require a valid Indiana Operator?s license and a good driving history for the last three years.
• May require an understanding of the traffic laws in the State of Indiana.
• Requires working knowledge of computers.
• Requires telephone skills.
• Requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
• Requires ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• May serve on appropriate committees or projects that contribute to the overall purpose and essential functions of the department.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.